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Suggestions on how to spend Shaabath (constructively) alone
Purim and Shushan PurimParashat TzavHow can I make a long summer shabbat a delight?What are the essential books which every religious Jew should own?Shiurim collection onlineBooks for beginnersHow Eruv Tavshilin Workssuggestions on staying dry without an eruv on shabbosCan not obeying a Gentile's opinion of Shabbat time cause a Chilul Hashem?Can one schedule an operation on Motza'ei Shabbat?Havdalah - how important is it?How can traditional calendar be correct?How do I figure out if the minyan near my vacation rental is within techum shabbos?How can I become a Shabbos Goy?How accurate is Erich Fromm's interpretation of the Shabbat?How to keep the kitchen clean while observing Shabbos?
Due to undisclosed circumstances, I'd rather not go the local shul CURRENTLY, at the given moment. Spending Shaabath with the community definately was an immense help in getting those ~25 hours without screwing around with different prohibitions done.
Thing is, when I'm alone for this time and have all kinds of electronics turned off and don't do melachot, I get bored out of my mind. It seems that my yetzer hara likes to attack me in those moments, where I sit in my room and don't do 'things'. Shaabath is supposed to strenghten my connection with haShem, not weaken it (I think at least. I might be wrong as it is in a sense a reminder of death). But after this weeks Shaabath I was left in total emptiness and frustration. I feel like the bond weakened. It is as if though I started to repeat some dumb mistakes after this weeks Shaabath. Summer is nearing and it is way more difficult to get over it than it is in the winter time, when a good amount of sleep (also during the day time on Saturday) gets me through soundly.
So, it is definately not how I'd imagine a proper Shaabath should be. I don't want to feel that bored, blank state again. Sure, loosing track of time (waiting for the stars to appear on Saturday night as an indicator when Shaabath ends) and this total physical and psychological relaxation might be a good thing. But when I'm in a 'hyper' state (which I usually am after a certain time of refraining from 'activities') it gets a bit torturous - turning into a primitive thing lying in bed and wrestling with a chair instead of being able to connect fully with haShem. I also notice that once the phone and the electronics are shut off (the entertainment is gone), I contemplate a lot about the negative aspects of my past. It is crazy how certain thoughts and memories suddenly fall into place once it's night time, the moon is shining and you are left on your own, as if back in the year 1000 from a lack of entertainment perspective.
That is why I'd like to ask for some suggestions on how to spend Shaabath in total (human) solitude in a constructive manner. I imagine books would be most likely the best way, though I lack any at the given moment as I've read through my current collection (which is not very big).
shabbat
asked 3 hours ago
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Due to undisclosed circumstances, I'd rather not go the local shul CURRENTLY, at the given moment. Spending Shaabath with the community definately was an immense help in getting those ~25 hours without screwing around with different prohibitions done.
Thing is, when I'm alone for this time and have all kinds of electronics turned off and don't do melachot, I get bored out of my mind. It seems that my yetzer hara likes to attack me in those moments, where I sit in my room and don't do 'things'. Shaabath is supposed to strenghten my connection with haShem, not weaken it (I think at least. I might be wrong as it is in a sense a reminder of death). But after this weeks Shaabath I was left in total emptiness and frustration. I feel like the bond weakened. It is as if though I started to repeat some dumb mistakes after this weeks Shaabath. Summer is nearing and it is way more difficult to get over it than it is in the winter time, when a good amount of sleep (also during the day time on Saturday) gets me through soundly.
So, it is definately not how I'd imagine a proper Shaabath should be. I don't want to feel that bored, blank state again. Sure, loosing track of time (waiting for the stars to appear on Saturday night as an indicator when Shaabath ends) and this total physical and psychological relaxation might be a good thing. But when I'm in a 'hyper' state (which I usually am after a certain time of refraining from 'activities') it gets a bit torturous - turning into a primitive thing lying in bed and wrestling with a chair instead of being able to connect fully with haShem. I also notice that once the phone and the electronics are shut off (the entertainment is gone), I contemplate a lot about the negative aspects of my past. It is crazy how certain thoughts and memories suddenly fall into place once it's night time, the moon is shining and you are left on your own, as if back in the year 1000 from a lack of entertainment perspective.
That is why I'd like to ask for some suggestions on how to spend Shaabath in total (human) solitude in a constructive manner. I imagine books would be most likely the best way, though I lack any at the given moment as I've read through my current collection (which is not very big).
shabbat
asked 3 hours ago
AnonymousAnonymous
306211
1
Look into fulfilling all aspects of Judaism, this will leave you feeling fulfilled, challenged and certainly occupied.
– Dr. Shmuel
2 hours ago
2
Possible duplicate judaism.stackexchange.com/q/7625/759
– Double AA♦
2 hours ago
2
Like you said, books are probably the easiest solution. If you don’t have any books, you can always go to the library on Friday and take out a couple. Another thing you can do is learn Torah (I would suggest the weekly portion from an Artscroll Chumash). You can set aside some time to say tehillim for any sick people you know, which has the added benefit of organizing your shabbos. Of course there are many other things you can do, like play games or sleep, but those are less productive, and will help you less to connect with HaShem.
– Lo ani
1 hour ago
@Double AA: thanks for the link; the mere thought that fellow Jews have trouble with this is somewhat comforting: I'm not the only one struggling with what seems to be very basic.
– Anonymous
55 mins ago
add a comment |
Due to undisclosed circumstances, I'd rather not go the local shul CURRENTLY, at the given moment. Spending Shaabath with the community definately was an immense help in getting those ~25 hours without screwing around with different prohibitions done.
Thing is, when I'm alone for this time and have all kinds of electronics turned off and don't do melachot, I get bored out of my mind. It seems that my yetzer hara likes to attack me in those moments, where I sit in my room and don't do 'things'. Shaabath is supposed to strenghten my connection with haShem, not weaken it (I think at least. I might be wrong as it is in a sense a reminder of death). But after this weeks Shaabath I was left in total emptiness and frustration. I feel like the bond weakened. It is as if though I started to repeat some dumb mistakes after this weeks Shaabath. Summer is nearing and it is way more difficult to get over it than it is in the winter time, when a good amount of sleep (also during the day time on Saturday) gets me through soundly.
So, it is definately not how I'd imagine a proper Shaabath should be. I don't want to feel that bored, blank state again. Sure, loosing track of time (waiting for the stars to appear on Saturday night as an indicator when Shaabath ends) and this total physical and psychological relaxation might be a good thing. But when I'm in a 'hyper' state (which I usually am after a certain time of refraining from 'activities') it gets a bit torturous - turning into a primitive thing lying in bed and wrestling with a chair instead of being able to connect fully with haShem. I also notice that once the phone and the electronics are shut off (the entertainment is gone), I contemplate a lot about the negative aspects of my past. It is crazy how certain thoughts and memories suddenly fall into place once it's night time, the moon is shining and you are left on your own, as if back in the year 1000 from a lack of entertainment perspective.
That is why I'd like to ask for some suggestions on how to spend Shaabath in total (human) solitude in a constructive manner. I imagine books would be most likely the best way, though I lack any at the given moment as I've read through my current collection (which is not very big).
shabbat
asked 3 hours ago
AnonymousAnonymous
306211
Due to undisclosed circumstances, I'd rather not go the local shul CURRENTLY, at the given moment. Spending Shaabath with the community definately was an immense help in getting those ~25 hours without screwing around with different prohibitions done.
Thing is, when I'm alone for this time and have all kinds of electronics turned off and don't do melachot, I get bored out of my mind. It seems that my yetzer hara likes to attack me in those moments, where I sit in my room and don't do 'things'. Shaabath is supposed to strenghten my connection with haShem, not weaken it (I think at least. I might be wrong as it is in a sense a reminder of death). But after this weeks Shaabath I was left in total emptiness and frustration. I feel like the bond weakened. It is as if though I started to repeat some dumb mistakes after this weeks Shaabath. Summer is nearing and it is way more difficult to get over it than it is in the winter time, when a good amount of sleep (also during the day time on Saturday) gets me through soundly.
So, it is definately not how I'd imagine a proper Shaabath should be. I don't want to feel that bored, blank state again. Sure, loosing track of time (waiting for the stars to appear on Saturday night as an indicator when Shaabath ends) and this total physical and psychological relaxation might be a good thing. But when I'm in a 'hyper' state (which I usually am after a certain time of refraining from 'activities') it gets a bit torturous - turning into a primitive thing lying in bed and wrestling with a chair instead of being able to connect fully with haShem. I also notice that once the phone and the electronics are shut off (the entertainment is gone), I contemplate a lot about the negative aspects of my past. It is crazy how certain thoughts and memories suddenly fall into place once it's night time, the moon is shining and you are left on your own, as if back in the year 1000 from a lack of entertainment perspective.
That is why I'd like to ask for some suggestions on how to spend Shaabath in total (human) solitude in a constructive manner. I imagine books would be most likely the best way, though I lack any at the given moment as I've read through my current collection (which is not very big).
shabbat
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Look into fulfilling all aspects of Judaism, this will leave you feeling fulfilled, challenged and certainly occupied.
– Dr. Shmuel
2 hours ago
2
Possible duplicate judaism.stackexchange.com/q/7625/759
– Double AA♦
2 hours ago
2
Like you said, books are probably the easiest solution. If you don’t have any books, you can always go to the library on Friday and take out a couple. Another thing you can do is learn Torah (I would suggest the weekly portion from an Artscroll Chumash). You can set aside some time to say tehillim for any sick people you know, which has the added benefit of organizing your shabbos. Of course there are many other things you can do, like play games or sleep, but those are less productive, and will help you less to connect with HaShem.
– Lo ani
1 hour ago
@Double AA: thanks for the link; the mere thought that fellow Jews have trouble with this is somewhat comforting: I'm not the only one struggling with what seems to be very basic.
– Anonymous
55 mins ago
add a comment |
1
Look into fulfilling all aspects of Judaism, this will leave you feeling fulfilled, challenged and certainly occupied.
– Dr. Shmuel
2 hours ago
2
Possible duplicate judaism.stackexchange.com/q/7625/759
– Double AA♦
2 hours ago
2
Like you said, books are probably the easiest solution. If you don’t have any books, you can always go to the library on Friday and take out a couple. Another thing you can do is learn Torah (I would suggest the weekly portion from an Artscroll Chumash). You can set aside some time to say tehillim for any sick people you know, which has the added benefit of organizing your shabbos. Of course there are many other things you can do, like play games or sleep, but those are less productive, and will help you less to connect with HaShem.
– Lo ani
1 hour ago
@Double AA: thanks for the link; the mere thought that fellow Jews have trouble with this is somewhat comforting: I'm not the only one struggling with what seems to be very basic.
– Anonymous
55 mins ago
1
1
Look into fulfilling all aspects of Judaism, this will leave you feeling fulfilled, challenged and certainly occupied.
– Dr. Shmuel
2 hours ago
Look into fulfilling all aspects of Judaism, this will leave you feeling fulfilled, challenged and certainly occupied.
– Dr. Shmuel
2 hours ago
2
2
Possible duplicate judaism.stackexchange.com/q/7625/759
– Double AA♦
2 hours ago
Possible duplicate judaism.stackexchange.com/q/7625/759
– Double AA♦
2 hours ago
2
2
Like you said, books are probably the easiest solution. If you don’t have any books, you can always go to the library on Friday and take out a couple. Another thing you can do is learn Torah (I would suggest the weekly portion from an Artscroll Chumash). You can set aside some time to say tehillim for any sick people you know, which has the added benefit of organizing your shabbos. Of course there are many other things you can do, like play games or sleep, but those are less productive, and will help you less to connect with HaShem.
– Lo ani
1 hour ago
Like you said, books are probably the easiest solution. If you don’t have any books, you can always go to the library on Friday and take out a couple. Another thing you can do is learn Torah (I would suggest the weekly portion from an Artscroll Chumash). You can set aside some time to say tehillim for any sick people you know, which has the added benefit of organizing your shabbos. Of course there are many other things you can do, like play games or sleep, but those are less productive, and will help you less to connect with HaShem.
– Lo ani
1 hour ago
@Double AA: thanks for the link; the mere thought that fellow Jews have trouble with this is somewhat comforting: I'm not the only one struggling with what seems to be very basic.
– Anonymous
55 mins ago
@Double AA: thanks for the link; the mere thought that fellow Jews have trouble with this is somewhat comforting: I'm not the only one struggling with what seems to be very basic.
– Anonymous
55 mins ago
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There is no question that spending Shabbat alone can be frustrating, boring and difficult. It is not good for man to be alone, and for sure not on Shabbat (which might be the reason Eve was created right before Shabbat).
Ideally Shabbat would be spent in the company of friends, or at least other Jews. If this is not possible, here are a few ideas
- borrowing books from the synagogue (you could start here or there or, if you need more advanced ideas you can ask a question here)
- printing in advance divrei Torah from the Internet (see for instance here for ideas of sources)
- take a walk outside in nature
I see a related question was asked and has many more suggestions: How can I make a long summer shabbat a delight?
Last, if this community is not one you want to visit, maybe you could
- visit a different community, e.g., chabad might have a center close to yours
- try to get invited by some friendly community members for a shabbat meal, even if you don't go to the synagogue. The rabbi might be helpful in arranging this
PS. Shabbat is not a reminder of death. It is a reminder of the world to come! The Ramchal in the end of Derekh Hashem writes beautifully about this.
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
The first paragraph of your answer is a very warm comfort: I realize that my rather negative experience isn't so unique after all. Indeed, I imagine it to be tremendously easy if spent with family or friends (even if they are non-Jews but obviously respect Shaabath and act accordingly). But at the present time, this is not possible. I did a walk and roamed in the nearby forest for approxiametly 2 hours, but even the great scenery couldn't help me too much. I felt somewhat abandoned. Regarding your post script: could you give me an exact chapter for Derekh Hashem? I think we have the same idea.
– Anonymous
45 mins ago
Also, another question. A fellow Jew told me once that carrying even a light back pack (with close to no content in it; a brush, keys and a bottle of water/milk) isn't allowed. If I were to put in some food and a blanket inside it and went outside somewhere in nature, would it pose a problem? I'm familiar with the prohibition about carrying in the public domain but this just seems so... non-malachot.
– Anonymous
43 mins ago
add a comment |
1 Answer
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active
oldest
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1 Answer
1
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
active
oldest
votes
There is no question that spending Shabbat alone can be frustrating, boring and difficult. It is not good for man to be alone, and for sure not on Shabbat (which might be the reason Eve was created right before Shabbat).
Ideally Shabbat would be spent in the company of friends, or at least other Jews. If this is not possible, here are a few ideas
- borrowing books from the synagogue (you could start here or there or, if you need more advanced ideas you can ask a question here)
- printing in advance divrei Torah from the Internet (see for instance here for ideas of sources)
- take a walk outside in nature
I see a related question was asked and has many more suggestions: How can I make a long summer shabbat a delight?
Last, if this community is not one you want to visit, maybe you could
- visit a different community, e.g., chabad might have a center close to yours
- try to get invited by some friendly community members for a shabbat meal, even if you don't go to the synagogue. The rabbi might be helpful in arranging this
PS. Shabbat is not a reminder of death. It is a reminder of the world to come! The Ramchal in the end of Derekh Hashem writes beautifully about this.
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
The first paragraph of your answer is a very warm comfort: I realize that my rather negative experience isn't so unique after all. Indeed, I imagine it to be tremendously easy if spent with family or friends (even if they are non-Jews but obviously respect Shaabath and act accordingly). But at the present time, this is not possible. I did a walk and roamed in the nearby forest for approxiametly 2 hours, but even the great scenery couldn't help me too much. I felt somewhat abandoned. Regarding your post script: could you give me an exact chapter for Derekh Hashem? I think we have the same idea.
– Anonymous
45 mins ago
Also, another question. A fellow Jew told me once that carrying even a light back pack (with close to no content in it; a brush, keys and a bottle of water/milk) isn't allowed. If I were to put in some food and a blanket inside it and went outside somewhere in nature, would it pose a problem? I'm familiar with the prohibition about carrying in the public domain but this just seems so... non-malachot.
– Anonymous
43 mins ago
add a comment |
There is no question that spending Shabbat alone can be frustrating, boring and difficult. It is not good for man to be alone, and for sure not on Shabbat (which might be the reason Eve was created right before Shabbat).
Ideally Shabbat would be spent in the company of friends, or at least other Jews. If this is not possible, here are a few ideas
- borrowing books from the synagogue (you could start here or there or, if you need more advanced ideas you can ask a question here)
- printing in advance divrei Torah from the Internet (see for instance here for ideas of sources)
- take a walk outside in nature
I see a related question was asked and has many more suggestions: How can I make a long summer shabbat a delight?
Last, if this community is not one you want to visit, maybe you could
- visit a different community, e.g., chabad might have a center close to yours
- try to get invited by some friendly community members for a shabbat meal, even if you don't go to the synagogue. The rabbi might be helpful in arranging this
PS. Shabbat is not a reminder of death. It is a reminder of the world to come! The Ramchal in the end of Derekh Hashem writes beautifully about this.
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
The first paragraph of your answer is a very warm comfort: I realize that my rather negative experience isn't so unique after all. Indeed, I imagine it to be tremendously easy if spent with family or friends (even if they are non-Jews but obviously respect Shaabath and act accordingly). But at the present time, this is not possible. I did a walk and roamed in the nearby forest for approxiametly 2 hours, but even the great scenery couldn't help me too much. I felt somewhat abandoned. Regarding your post script: could you give me an exact chapter for Derekh Hashem? I think we have the same idea.
– Anonymous
45 mins ago
Also, another question. A fellow Jew told me once that carrying even a light back pack (with close to no content in it; a brush, keys and a bottle of water/milk) isn't allowed. If I were to put in some food and a blanket inside it and went outside somewhere in nature, would it pose a problem? I'm familiar with the prohibition about carrying in the public domain but this just seems so... non-malachot.
– Anonymous
43 mins ago
add a comment |
There is no question that spending Shabbat alone can be frustrating, boring and difficult. It is not good for man to be alone, and for sure not on Shabbat (which might be the reason Eve was created right before Shabbat).
Ideally Shabbat would be spent in the company of friends, or at least other Jews. If this is not possible, here are a few ideas
- borrowing books from the synagogue (you could start here or there or, if you need more advanced ideas you can ask a question here)
- printing in advance divrei Torah from the Internet (see for instance here for ideas of sources)
- take a walk outside in nature
I see a related question was asked and has many more suggestions: How can I make a long summer shabbat a delight?
Last, if this community is not one you want to visit, maybe you could
- visit a different community, e.g., chabad might have a center close to yours
- try to get invited by some friendly community members for a shabbat meal, even if you don't go to the synagogue. The rabbi might be helpful in arranging this
PS. Shabbat is not a reminder of death. It is a reminder of the world to come! The Ramchal in the end of Derekh Hashem writes beautifully about this.
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
There is no question that spending Shabbat alone can be frustrating, boring and difficult. It is not good for man to be alone, and for sure not on Shabbat (which might be the reason Eve was created right before Shabbat).
Ideally Shabbat would be spent in the company of friends, or at least other Jews. If this is not possible, here are a few ideas
- borrowing books from the synagogue (you could start here or there or, if you need more advanced ideas you can ask a question here)
- printing in advance divrei Torah from the Internet (see for instance here for ideas of sources)
- take a walk outside in nature
I see a related question was asked and has many more suggestions: How can I make a long summer shabbat a delight?
Last, if this community is not one you want to visit, maybe you could
- visit a different community, e.g., chabad might have a center close to yours
- try to get invited by some friendly community members for a shabbat meal, even if you don't go to the synagogue. The rabbi might be helpful in arranging this
PS. Shabbat is not a reminder of death. It is a reminder of the world to come! The Ramchal in the end of Derekh Hashem writes beautifully about this.
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
answered 2 hours ago
mblochmbloch
26.4k545132
26.4k545132
The first paragraph of your answer is a very warm comfort: I realize that my rather negative experience isn't so unique after all. Indeed, I imagine it to be tremendously easy if spent with family or friends (even if they are non-Jews but obviously respect Shaabath and act accordingly). But at the present time, this is not possible. I did a walk and roamed in the nearby forest for approxiametly 2 hours, but even the great scenery couldn't help me too much. I felt somewhat abandoned. Regarding your post script: could you give me an exact chapter for Derekh Hashem? I think we have the same idea.
– Anonymous
45 mins ago
Also, another question. A fellow Jew told me once that carrying even a light back pack (with close to no content in it; a brush, keys and a bottle of water/milk) isn't allowed. If I were to put in some food and a blanket inside it and went outside somewhere in nature, would it pose a problem? I'm familiar with the prohibition about carrying in the public domain but this just seems so... non-malachot.
– Anonymous
43 mins ago
add a comment |
The first paragraph of your answer is a very warm comfort: I realize that my rather negative experience isn't so unique after all. Indeed, I imagine it to be tremendously easy if spent with family or friends (even if they are non-Jews but obviously respect Shaabath and act accordingly). But at the present time, this is not possible. I did a walk and roamed in the nearby forest for approxiametly 2 hours, but even the great scenery couldn't help me too much. I felt somewhat abandoned. Regarding your post script: could you give me an exact chapter for Derekh Hashem? I think we have the same idea.
– Anonymous
45 mins ago
Also, another question. A fellow Jew told me once that carrying even a light back pack (with close to no content in it; a brush, keys and a bottle of water/milk) isn't allowed. If I were to put in some food and a blanket inside it and went outside somewhere in nature, would it pose a problem? I'm familiar with the prohibition about carrying in the public domain but this just seems so... non-malachot.
– Anonymous
43 mins ago
The first paragraph of your answer is a very warm comfort: I realize that my rather negative experience isn't so unique after all. Indeed, I imagine it to be tremendously easy if spent with family or friends (even if they are non-Jews but obviously respect Shaabath and act accordingly). But at the present time, this is not possible. I did a walk and roamed in the nearby forest for approxiametly 2 hours, but even the great scenery couldn't help me too much. I felt somewhat abandoned. Regarding your post script: could you give me an exact chapter for Derekh Hashem? I think we have the same idea.
– Anonymous
45 mins ago
The first paragraph of your answer is a very warm comfort: I realize that my rather negative experience isn't so unique after all. Indeed, I imagine it to be tremendously easy if spent with family or friends (even if they are non-Jews but obviously respect Shaabath and act accordingly). But at the present time, this is not possible. I did a walk and roamed in the nearby forest for approxiametly 2 hours, but even the great scenery couldn't help me too much. I felt somewhat abandoned. Regarding your post script: could you give me an exact chapter for Derekh Hashem? I think we have the same idea.
– Anonymous
45 mins ago
Also, another question. A fellow Jew told me once that carrying even a light back pack (with close to no content in it; a brush, keys and a bottle of water/milk) isn't allowed. If I were to put in some food and a blanket inside it and went outside somewhere in nature, would it pose a problem? I'm familiar with the prohibition about carrying in the public domain but this just seems so... non-malachot.
– Anonymous
43 mins ago
Also, another question. A fellow Jew told me once that carrying even a light back pack (with close to no content in it; a brush, keys and a bottle of water/milk) isn't allowed. If I were to put in some food and a blanket inside it and went outside somewhere in nature, would it pose a problem? I'm familiar with the prohibition about carrying in the public domain but this just seems so... non-malachot.
– Anonymous
43 mins ago
add a comment |
1
Look into fulfilling all aspects of Judaism, this will leave you feeling fulfilled, challenged and certainly occupied.
– Dr. Shmuel
2 hours ago
2
Possible duplicate judaism.stackexchange.com/q/7625/759
– Double AA♦
2 hours ago
2
Like you said, books are probably the easiest solution. If you don’t have any books, you can always go to the library on Friday and take out a couple. Another thing you can do is learn Torah (I would suggest the weekly portion from an Artscroll Chumash). You can set aside some time to say tehillim for any sick people you know, which has the added benefit of organizing your shabbos. Of course there are many other things you can do, like play games or sleep, but those are less productive, and will help you less to connect with HaShem.
– Lo ani
1 hour ago
@Double AA: thanks for the link; the mere thought that fellow Jews have trouble with this is somewhat comforting: I'm not the only one struggling with what seems to be very basic.
– Anonymous
55 mins ago